Students nominated in this category have shown significant contributions and clear commitment to a campus department or program.

Nominees in this category have shown vision and commitment to actions that are "sustainable" and lead to social, economic, and environmental benefit while they were pursuing their degree at Humboldt State University. The student who receives this award has engaged the community in education and advocacy around sustainability and shows continued effort to help keep HSU at the forefront of sustainability education and work!

The person that receives this award, has gone above and beyond in their role as a club advisor. Clubs nominate their advisors who not only advise their clubs but also mentor and help club members develop their leadership and professional skills.

The student who receives this award has excelled as a scholar and athlete in Club Sports. In addition to demonstrating athletic ability, this person has proven to be a respected leader on and off the field of play.

The student who receives this award has excelled as a scholar and intercollegiate athlete. In addition to demonstrating athletic ability, this person has proven to be a respected leader on and off the field of play.

The Brian Lorensen Residence Life Staff Award celebrates a special element of leadership: the ability to inspire. The award is in honor of a student leader who gave of himself to everyone he met; who without even knowing, inspired and motivated; who found a way to see the positive in everyone and who relished in personal challenge and growth. This award goes to the Residence Life Staff who best exemplifies these qualities of inspiration, motivation, compassion and commitment to living and learning.

Nominees in this category have made a clear commitment to serving the off-campus community. They have made a significant contribution to an off-campus organization through program implementation, agency support, or in a leadership capacity.

This award has traditionally been conferred upon a student with a vision and commitment to make a positive change. Nominees in this category will leave an enduring legacy at Humboldt State University after they depart. These students may have endeavored to build working coalitions and common ground, stepped beyond stereotypes, bridged communication gaps, brought together people from diverse backgrounds to work together. This award is named in memory of the 1987‐88 HSU Associated Students President, Al Elpusan.

Students nominated in this category have been actively and effectively involved in an Associated Students program or on the A.S. council.

Nominees in this category have provided energy, commitment, skills, or enthusiasm to a campus club, program or organization. The nominee may have served in a leadership position, provided quality time, or made an effort to implement an innovative program.